Love is a hustle.

The long-awaited return to fiction filmmaking from Academy Award-winner Andrea Arnold, Bird is a tender, striking and extraordinarily surprising coming-of-age fable about marginalized life in the fringes of contemporary society.

12-year-old Bailey (astounding newcomer Nykiya Adams) lives with her devoted but chaotic single dad Bug (Barry Keoghan, Saltburn) and wayward brother Hunter in a squat in Gravesend, north Kent. Approaching puberty and seeking attention and adventure, Bailey’s fractured home life is transformed when she encounters Bird (Franz Rogowski, Passages), a mysterious stranger on a journey of his own.

The next entry in our Party Like It’s 1999 series is The Virgin Suicides, Sofia Coppola’s dreamlike directorial debut.

The story of five sisters, and their mysterious existence growing up in the 1970s. The film follows the chain of events initiated by one of the Lisbon sisters’ suicide attempt, and its effects on their family, their suburban town and most importantly, the young men who loved the Lisbons from afar and whose words provide the narrative for the film.

Alright, alright, alright, it’s time to celebrate 30 years of Dazed and Confused, Richard Linklater’s beloved coming-of-age comedy!

Set in the 1970s, the film follows a group of Texas high school students on the last day of school in 1976. The story intertwines the experiences of different characters—ranging from incoming freshmen to soon-to-be graduates—who navigate the rites of passage, from hazing to partying, while contemplating their futures. With an ensemble cast that includes Jason London, Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, and Milla Jovovich, the film captures the carefree, rebellious spirit of youth, marked by its nostalgic soundtrack and laid-back atmosphere.

Slumber Party Parties charges ahead with A Knight’s Tale, Brian Helgeland’s medieval action comedy!

William Thatcher (Heath Ledger) is a peasant who disguises himself as a noble knight to compete in jousting tournaments across Europe. With the help of his loyal friends, including a witty writer named Geoffrey Chaucer (Paul Bettany), William rises through the ranks of the tournament circuit, all while hiding his true identity. Along the way, he falls in love with a noblewoman and faces off against the ruthless Count Adhemar (Rufus Sewell), his main rival.

Tommy Wiseau’s enduring 2003 cult classic returns to The Frida!